NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he believes the league should explore the question of expansion when the subject comes up for discussion at a board of governors meeting next month.

Silver, speaking in his annual news conference ahead of the NBA Finals, said he expected the possibility of creating new franchises should be examined given the number of "underserved" markets in North America.

"I'd say the current sense is we should be exploring it," Silver said on the question of expansion.

"I don't think it's automatic because it depends on your perspective on the future of the league.

"As I've said before, expansion in a way is selling equity in the league. If you believe in the league, you don't necessarily want to add partners.

"On the other hand, we recognize there are underserved

See Full Page